Senior Lead Architect

** About Lumen*
* Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

** The Role*
* Provide technical direction and definition of Lumen's Network as a Service (NaaS) implementation across a broad range of network and applications. This will require a strong understanding of Lumen's Layer 1, Layer 2, & Layer 3 networks and products, a strong understanding of Lumen's Edge Compute implementation, and a working-level understanding of software development methodologies. This role will serve as a primary representative for a product's implementation on the network automation platform in a cross-functional team and will be expected to be a thought leader in how network capabilities are componentized and exposed to both internal and external consumers to align to the Network as a Service vision and methodology.

Will be expected to contribute to the definition of the customer experience and product requirements, translating product and customer experience requirements into specific network and application designs. This role will work across the network architecture, engineering, and systems development organizations to ensure alignment to the vision and experience.  Will ensure delivery is coordinated across the broader cross-functional team. May also be expected to communicate vision and implementation with external audiences - customers, industry forums, etc.

** Location*
* This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.

** The Main Responsibilities*
* + Create reference diagrams, documentation, topologies, and proof of concepts;
Guide the translation of technical implementation details gathered and derived from product, sales, executives, partners, and customers needs and requirements.

+ Architect solutions for product, services, and business problems which may be beyond ownership area and clearly communicate requirements, intent, and implementation details to technical and non-technical audiences

+ Effectively manage and deliver multiple projects in parallel while maintaining ownership of keys areas of responsibility across the organization

+ Indirectly influence the work of others to drive large projects from inception to delivery with successful completion and implementation of requirements

+ Coach and mentor others in the business processes implemented in the team's applications, services, and workflows to provide resolution to support problems

+ Effectively estimate the time it will take to perform tasks and influence the work to be completed within those time frames, provide input/feedback to stakeholders and project managers for effective capacity planning

+ Scale solutions to meet enhanced requirements for growth, new services, or network optimization by applying approved technologies and architectures for enhancements/additions and provide for an economical means to complete the work

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
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* Required Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of related experience in one or more of the following areas:

+ Software development/design;
Java, Node.js, Python, Go

+ Systems and environment engineering and design

+ Cloud Environment design and integration: AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle

+ Network engineering and network automation

+ Strong listening and communication skills;
Strong coaching and mentorship capabilities

+ Experience translating product and technical network requirements into implementable solutions

+ Strong understanding of network technologies including Internet, Ethernet, IPVPN, Edge Compute, and Optical transport

+ Strong Layer 2 knowledge of ethernet switching equipment and switching architectures used on Lumen's Internet networks

+ Working level experience with protocols and standards used on Lumen's…